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General => Technical | How To => Topic started by: hypophthalmus on May 26, 2017, 07:55:12 PM
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When I was changing my front tire, I found it helpful to use tow straps to hold the tire in the center well once you run out of slack. 2-3 tow straps on 1/3 of the tire seems to do it.
I went straight for this method with my rear tire and it was so much easier.
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I am dense: how does this work? Got pictures?
Karl
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When mounting some tubeless tires I've found it helpful to tie a rope/ cinch a strap around the centerline of the tire tread, then tighten it, as needed with a metal bar, as a windlass. This will help forced the bead against the rim, and help it seal quicker.
redk
Oh ! Almost forgot !
It's almost Always better to work with a warm tire.
Set it out in direct sun for 1/2 an hour or so before messing with it.
It makes a difference.
Yes, I use a wire wheel, wire brush, and/or sandpaper to assure the rim is clean and free of stuck debris beforehand, and have some soapy water applied to the tire bead with a rag.
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I didn't have the foresight to take pictures, but here's a crudely drawn diagram:
http://earthwoodjoinery.com/random/photo/scooter/towstraptiremount.jpg (http://earthwoodjoinery.com/random/photo/scooter/towstraptiremount.jpg)